Bill Holman in the News
view all news >in the news: Op-ed: Fracking's Future
— Mar 26, 2012Bill Holman, director for state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is mentioned in this News & Observer editorial about hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina.
in the news: Op-ed: The Right Agency to Oversee Drilling
— Mar 21, 2012If shale gas is to flow in North Carolina, legislators will have to decide who’ll provide the environmental oversight called for by Gov. Beverly Perdue last week. In an op-ed in the News and Observer, Duke's Rob Jackson and the Bill Holman share that for both economic and environmental reasons the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is the right agency for the task.
news release: Holman Elected SWIC Chairman
— Feb 17, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, was re-elected chairman of the State Water Infrastructure Commission (SWIC) today. The term runs one year.
in the news: Coastal Sketch: Marc Basnight’s Rise to Power
— Feb 16, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in the second part of a series profiling former N.C. Sen. Marc Basnight. The story appeared in the Outer Banks Voice and Coastal Review.
in the news: Coastal Sketch: Marc Basnight, Squire of Manteo
— Feb 13, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in a profile piece featured in the Outer Banks Voice and Coastal Review on Marc Basnight.
in the news: PenderWatch Sets Annual Meeting
— Jan 22, 2012Article in Star News shares the details of an upcoming talk by Bill Holman director of state policy at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, on water.
in the news: Clean Water for North Carolina
— Jan 19, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in this article by Independent Weekly about the organization Clean Water for North Carolina.
news release: Staff to Teach Duke Courses This Spring
— Dec 22, 2011Educating the next generation of environmental leaders is one of the many ways the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions helps bridge the gap between science and policy. During Duke’s spring semester, staff members are aiding in this mission by teaching six courses across campus.
news release: Holman Reappointed to Three-Year Term Advising State
— Dec 05, 2011Bill Holman, director of State Policy at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, has been reappointed to the State Water Infrastructure Commission (SWIC).
in the news: Expert Debates Possible Water Policies
— Nov 08, 2011Ben Grumbles, president of the Clean Water America Alliance, recently discussed how American society should change the way it values and manages water at both regional and national levels at a Duke lecture titled “Are We Ready for a National Water Policy?” The event was hosted by the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, and covered by the Duke Chronicle.
news release: Charlotte Talks to Feature Nicholas Institute Staff Member on Water-Focused Broadcast
— Aug 08, 2011Bill Holman, director of state policy for Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, will be among the panelists featured on the radio show Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins Tuesday (Aug. 9).
in the news: Raleigh’s Water Conundrum: Conservation v. Rates
— Jun 23, 2011Bill Holman, director of state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in this Raleigh Public Record article on water rates.
in the news: Watershed News Features Report on Climate Ready Estuaries
— Jun 15, 2011"Climate Ready Estuaries: A Blueprint for Change," developed in partnership with the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program, was featured in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies Watershed News. The report details the findings and recommendations for increasing the Albemarle-Pamlico region's climate resilience. It offers up-to-date science on sea level rise impacts and serves as a first step in educating the public and decision makers about the opportunities and challenges of becoming a climate ready estuary.
news release: Award Honors Staff Member’s Dedication to Environmental Issues
— May 27, 2011The Cape Fear River Assembly recently presented the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions’ Bill Holman with their J.W. Pate Award, a tribute to his contributions to conservation and environmental protection.
in the news: Does Bigger Government Mean Better Services?
— May 23, 2011Carolina Journal Radio recently featured several sound bites from a presentation Bill Holman, director of state policy, gave to legislators on water resources May 11. During that meeting, Holman and Richard Whisnant, professor public law and government at the University of North Carolina, provided an overview of the state’s water resources and consumption to members of the North Carolina House of Representatives Committee on Environment.
in the news: Despite the Dangers of Fracking, North Carolina Lawmakers Want to Legalize it
— May 11, 2011This article makes mention of the Nicholas Institute and links to materials it has produced surrounding the issue of fracking.
news release: Holman to Brief Legislators
— May 11, 2011The state’s water resources will be the focus of a briefing with legislators by Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions’ Bill Holman.
in the news: Who's Responsible for the Falls Lake Mess?
— May 04, 2011Bill Holman, director of state policy, is quoted in this Independent Weekly article about the state of Falls Lake.
in the news: The Future of Raleigh's Water
— Apr 26, 2011Bill Holman, director of state policy, is quoted in this Raleigh Public Record article about Raleigh’s drinking water supply.
in the news: Stream Repairs to Get Scrutiny
— Apr 21, 2011Bill Holman, director of state policy, is quoted in this article by the News & Observer focused on how lawmakers say they need to take a deep look at the state’s efforts to restore streams and wetlands because projects are failing, delayed or too far away from the development damage they are intended to offset.
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